10 Volkswagen Polo facts you probably didn’t know

Volkswagen Indian launched the Polo in India 10 years ago and ever since. Although VW has updated & facelifted the hatchback over the years, the Polo has not seen a generation change since. Yet, it has somehow managed to remain a strong contender.

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Updated: August 21, 2019 6:30:01 pm

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The new BMW 7 Series has a lot of changes but the most notable one is the massive grille, which might not go down well with some. That said, the car now features some excellent comfort & convenience technologies & is better than the earlier version.

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Steffen Knapp, head of VW India sheds light on their future plans as they plan their strategy towards SUVs & the next generation Polo hatchback for India. Steffan also takes us through the 10 long year history of the Polo hatchback in India.

Volkswagen Indian launched the Polo in India 10 years ago and ever since. Although VW has updated & facelifted the hatchback over the years, the Polo has not seen a generation change since. Yet, it has somehow managed to remain a strong contender.

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